Birthday's come but once a year, so of course, they should be celebrated in style. For the foodies among us, nothing makes a special big day outing quite like a slap up meal with friends and family, so we've rounded up the best birthday restaurants in Cardiff, so whatever else you've got planned for the occasion, you won't be doing it on an empty stomach.
Last updated on 10th July 2023
Celebrating a birthday in Cardiff? This is one restaurant that you're going to want to book into. Check out the menu of authentic Indian eats, such as hearty tiffin boxes, fish curries and the house keema, which come alongside a range of siganture cocktails to help get the party started.
Celebrate your birthday like the Italians do, with mouthfuls of pizza, pasta and droolworthy tiramisu. Check out what Ciliegino have to offer on your big day and prepare to be blown away by their menu of classic Sicilian dishes.
Looking for somewhere to enjoy a birthday meal in Cardiff? Head on over to Grand Bar and Kitchen to celebrate another year around the sun as you wolf down all kinds of delicious dishes, from Atlantic scallops with chorizo to golden potato fries drizzled in truffle oil.
For memorable birthday celebrations, pop on over to Culley's Kitchen & Bar in The Coal Exchange Building. Boasting afternoon tea, bottomless brunch events and a fantastic a la carte menu, the food is bound to fill you up. Feeling extra? Book out one of the private spaces.
When it comes to special occasion restaurants in Cardiff that would be ideal for a birthday party, check out large group bookings and private hire options at Gaucho. This stunning spot is known for succulent Argentinian steak, burgers, ceviche, empanadas and more, all washed down by wine or cocktails.
Ready for any birthday group, be it a few close friends or a mass gathering, Vivo Latino can sort you for drinks, vibes and delicious South American food. Their fun venue is a hotspot for larger groups, and also serves up some seriously good cocktails to boot.
One of Cardiff's best eateries, Thomas is a gorgeous restaurant in Pontcanna serving up contemporary Welsh cooking. Treat yourself to an extra-special birthday night out and splurge on some gorgeous plates of perfectly presented food, and a bottle or two of the good stuff.
A more laidback spot, The Grazing Shed is the ultimate birthday venue if you're looking for burgers and brews with the gang. Tuck into some award-winning patties, served up with tasty fries, sides and top-class craft beers.
Based on Cowbridge Road East, Purple Poppadom is up there with the very best Indian restaurants in Cardiff. Far away from your traditional British curry house, you'll find some authentic and intriguing eats in a slick space, perfect for a family dinner or a night with a few friends.
Dinner? Drinks? A decadent afternoon tea? This charming bar and restaurant at the Park Plaza Hotel is perfect for any occasion. Kick off with some gorgeous signature cocktails, before heading to the dining room to sample some sublime plates of food and excellent wines.
Pinxtos and jamon bars are perfect for a birthday trip in London, where you can enjoy a contemporary space, with a delicious array of Spanish bites to share and Spanish beers, wines, and European cocktails to drink.
Pretty doesn't even come close to what The Ivy offering by way of interiors, and the food follows suit. The ideal destination for a birthday brunch or dinner, their floral dining space will have you snapping 'grams until closing time.
